A Romance of the South Seas Captain and Joan in Solomons
A narrative scene aboard a South Seas plantation. Captain Young, a Norfolk islander with a troubled past, shares news of the Solomons as Joan questions life there. The dog Satan and local ballers provide comic and perilous moments while tensions between whites, Tahitians, and islanders unfold on Berande plantation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Joan
Sheldon
Malaita
Christian Young
John Young
Bounty
Solomons
Lunga Plantation
Guadalcanal
Wipa
Young
Berando
Ugi
Port Adams
Oscar
Fishberty
Mboli Pass
Agi
Mboli
Tommy Jones
Nealsland
Tommy
Satan
Jack’ Henley
Marovo Lagoon
Apostle
Joni
New Georgia
Bougainville
Mes
Ila
Marovo
Santaraz
Choiseul
Mather
Henley
Ysabel
Nord
Cambrian
Bina
Sto
Mr. Young
Infection in the Home Focuses on Shared Utensils
A German medical journal warns that common tableware such as forks spoons and glasses often washed together and dried on the same cloth can spread infectious agents. It urges thorough sterilization of utensils in households especially when a member is ill and promotes sanitary practices to prevent illness spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Juggling a Photograph Stirs Controversy in New York
A New York photographer recalls a prank in which a committee altered a large seated group photo by swapping heads to place a prominent man in the chosen position. The behind the scenes trick, performed with the consent of the committee, drew praise for the clever manipulation of the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
A Sad Case with Brown the Mnemonics Professor
A cryptic quip features Brown, a mnemonic professor, arguing with an officer as he forgets his street number in a Cleveland Plain Dealer moment of dry humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Genius Joke About Visits From In-Laws
A man jokes that his mother-in-law never stays long because he once arranged a visit from his own mother to coincide, creating an awkward double guest scenario in a humorous exchange between two men.
Quote fragment on revenge and justice by Bacon
The line presents a reflection that revenge is a wild form of justice and that law must restrain it as human nature inclines toward vengeance. It contrasts instinct with legal restraint and suggests moral analysis of retribution.
Armstead News Roundup Details Depot Remodel and Local Visits
Armstead reports a 12 man Salt Lake carpentry crew remodeling the Short Line depot waiting room and express office. The ladies waiting room will be removed, with completion expected by mid January. Local residents and visitors include Frank Rife, Bob Hildreth, E. H. Brun, Mrs G A Decker, C W Lyons, Miss Goldie Robinson, J R Webb, and many travelers spending Christmas in Salt Lake or Dillon. Over 700 pounds of fish were shipped to Butte last week. A drunken sheepherder incident prompted jail time without harm. A luncheon for Normal College alumni features papers by Bettes and others, with leadership roles held by several alumni and staff planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
Salt Lake
Kelley
Frank Rife
Medicine Lodge
Bob Hildreth
E. H. Brun
Gilmore & Pittsburgh
California
G. A. Decker
Clarence
Salmon
Idaho
C. W. Lyons
M. J. Scott
Goldie Robinson
J. R Webb
Leadore Bank
Salmon City
F. P. Birrer
Martin Barrett
Dillon
Butte
Knotts
Dillon Boys
Edgar Rife
Helena
J. W. Scott
Col
Alf Decker
Herndon
Fred Jorgensen
Madison
Wis
Lima News Sketches and Notices for Christmas Week
Mrs Geo Palmer traveled to Livingston for Christmas dinner with her son George Palmer Jr. The infant of Mr and Mrs Ernest Brothers had a funeral at 10 30 this morning. Rev Wm E Goings spoke. Mrs Lane hosted the Kingston club for cards. Elva Boardman Chapter 26 elected officers led by Mrs Auriela Keller and Mrs Jeannette McGonigal. Others visited Idaho and Nevada relatives. Mrs John Meyers planned a Idaho trip for Christmas. Mrs McGonigal to Ely to see Frank injured in Ely machine shops. Mrs Frank Smith visited Idaho Falls for holidays. Mrs Henry Gleed did Christmas shopping in Dillon. Stella Keller returns from Butte Business College for holidays. Bert Paul of Monida sang at the Methodist service Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Geo. Palmer
Livingston
George Palmer
Ernest Brothers
Wm. E. Goings
Lané
Kensington Club
Elva Boardman
Aurelia Keller
Jeanette McGonigal
Asso
L. C. Ford, Jr
Lucie Ford
Robert Schendle
John Meyers
Pocatello
Idaho
Frank Smith
Idaho Falls
Henry Gleed
Dillon
Stella Keller
Butte Business College
Bert Paul
Monida
Methodist Church
Normal College to Attend State Teachers Meeting in Great Falls
Montana State Normal College will be represented at the State Teachers association meeting next week in Great Falls. Faculty members alumni and former students will attend. Headquarters at the Rainbow Hotel will host college literature and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
State Teachers’ Association
Great Falls
Rainbow Hotel
The West For Him Faustus Hardesty Plans Return
Faustus Hardesty spent a year with a government survey party in Washington and visited Dillon this week. He left Wednesday for Butte then Chicago to spend the holiday season in Buffalo with his mother Mrs Carrie Hardesty, ex supervisor of music at the Normal college. He expects to return in March when the survey party is reorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faustus Hardesty
Washington
Dillon
Butte
Chicago
Buffalo
Carrie Hardesty
the Normal College
West
Body of Frank Eyre Found In Tar Tank at Hamilton Plant
Police believe the superintendent of a coke company was pushed into a boiling tar tank at the Hamilton plant on December 14. Eyre’s body was recovered from the tar tank during working hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ohio
Frank Eyre
Eyre
Legal Ad Affidavits Withheld Until Payment Made
Public notices warn that affidavits of publication will be withheld until payment is received. The notice names the issuing authority and outlines the demand for settlement to proceed with publishing required legal advertisements.
Land Office Notice of Final Proof Filings in Dillon Montana
The Interior Department Land Office Helena Montana announces final proof hearings on January 24 1912 in Dillon with John P Watters Jennie Watters and witnesses Milton A Elliot John P Watters William Spearian Harry Brown Mary D Elliot. Applicants seek to establish claims to lands in sections 32 33 township 72 range 8 west Montana meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Land Office
Helena
Montana
A. S. Johnson
U. 5S
Dillon
John P. Watters
Meridian
Jennie Watters
Milton A. Elliot
William Spearian
Harry Brown
Mary D. Elliot
Stephen Caelenter
Register
Alias Summons in Beaverhead County Montana Court
The District Court of Beaverhead County Montana issues an alias summons in a case between John Clark Yeo and Alice Yeo with A L Anderson guardian. action seeks a decree on property in Beaverhead County to wit the west half of the southwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in Section Three Township Eight South Range Nine West M P M. The defendants must answer within twenty days or face default judgment.
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District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
John Clark Yeo
Ve. Alice Yeo
A. L. Anderson
Frank P. Yeo
A.L. Anderson
Mary Yeo
State of Montana
Beaverhead County
Range Nine
Court weighs partition or sale of 120 acre property
Legal notice notes that 120 acres with improvements water rights and ditches may be partitioned or sold if partition harms owners. Court to appoint referees and issue further relief as needed. Witness dated December 15, 1911 with clerk and deputy clerk seals and attorney E J Carraway of Dillon Montana.
Regular Terms of Court for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison
Order fixes the 1912 regular terms of the District Court in Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties with sessions set for February 1 April 29 August 1 December 4 in Beaverhead. February 13 May 14 July 30 November 11 in Jefferson. March 4 June 8 August 5 October 14 in Madison. court opens at 10:00 a.m. in Virginia City. December 2 1911. 49-1f-Notice for Publication Department of the Interior Helena. Mary G. Paul Lima Montana filed Desert Land Application 8482 for NWSE NMSE Section 2 Township 14 S Range 7 W Montana Meridian intends Final Proof January 6 1912 before A S Johnson at Dillon. Witnesses Richard Wadams John Halligan Charles Rhody Barney Hammond all Lima. 48-51 STEPHEN CARPENTER Register
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Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Chambers
Virginia City
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mary G. Paul
Lima
SENEK
NMSEM
Township
Range
Meridian
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Dillon
Richard Wadams
John Halligan
Charles Rhody
Barney Hammond
Stephen Carpenter
Register
Night Owl Silver Bow and Baltic lodes patent application
Dennis O'Donnell and Frank P. Blair apply for patent on 1500 feet Night Owl lode 545 feet west 955 feet east from discovery, 1454 feet on Silver Bow lode 110 feet west 1344 feet east, and 1500 feet on Baltic lode 1353 feet west 147 feet east, with 300 feet surface each side in Bloody Dick Mining District Beaverhead County Montana. Notices posted Oct 30 1911. Adjoining claims Jungfrau and Fair Play lodes. Stephen Carpenter, Register. J L Templeman, Attorney. First publication Nov 10, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Acta of Congress
Dennis O'Donnell
Butte
Frank P. Blair
Grant
Baltic Lode
Bloody Dick
Beaverhead
State of
the Register of Helena Land District
Cor. No. 1
S. W
Township
Jaimie
Sten
Suver
Car
Cor
Long Tunnel
Beaverhead County
Silver Bow
Silver Bow Lode
Jungfrau Lode
Fair Play Lode
Stephen Carpenter
Register
J.L. Templeman
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South Seas
Jack London
Street & Smith
The
Macmillan Company
Minerva
Hyed Billy
Lunga
Sun Gang
Cape Marsh
Fulcrum Brothers
Ike
Captain Young
Bridge Building Gang
Bridge Building
Noah
Adamu Adam
Matauare
Ballors
Adama
Adam
Mashuaré
Ruytit
Matavare
Orafirl
Lalapero
Viaburi
Normal College
Bettes
Normal
Joseph Carroll
Eureka Schools
H. A. Davee
Lewistown
Teachers’ Institute
Grant E.finch
the Normal
State Association
Robert Clark
Lucy Carson
Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters
Davee
Schoolmasters’ Club
J. W. Lenning
Fort Benton
State Teachers’ Meeting
Consolidated
A. Hazleparker
C. W. Concer
Epmund J. Carraway
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